Product & Platforms Lead QA cum Project Manager

Job Description Lead QA cum Project Manager (69 Years Experience)Location: Noida, India Department: Quality Assurance / Project Management Employment Type: Full-Time1. Role Summary & Key ObjectivesWe are looking for a Lead QA cum Project Manager with 69 years of experience who can own end-to-end quality assurance while managing project delivery. This is a hybrid role requiring a balance of technical QA expertise, team leadership, stakeholder management, and project execution.The ideal candidate will drive quality strategy, ensure timely delivery, manage risks, and act as a single point of contact between engineering, product, and business stakeholders.Key Objective: Ensure high-quality, on-time delivery of software projects by combining strong QA leadership with effective project management practices. 2. Core Responsibilities1. QA Strategy & LeadershipDefine and implement overall QA strategy, test plans, and quality standards.Lead QA team in executing functional, regression, performance, and security testing. 2. Project Planning & Delivery ManagementCreate and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality. 3. Team Management & MentorshipLead, mentor, and manage QA engineers and cross-functional teams.Allocate tasks, track progress, and ensure team productivity.4. Stakeholder CommunicationAct as a primary point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders.Provide regular status updates, risk assessments, and delivery reports. 5. Risk & Issue ManagementIdentify project risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks.Proactively mitigate risks and resolve escalations.6. Defect & Release ManagementOversee defect lifecycle management and ensure timely resolution.Manage release cycles and go-live readiness.7. Process Improvement & GovernanceImplement QA best practices, Agile processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.Ensure adherence to SDLC, STLC, and project governance frameworks. 3. Must-Have SkillsTechnical SkillsStrong experience in Manual Testing and QA processes (SDLC/STLC)Good exposure to Automation Testing frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, etc.)Experience in Performance Testing concepts and toolsKnowledge of Security Testing and basic Penetration TestingHands-on experience with test management and bug tracking tools (JIRA, Azure DevOps, TestRail)Strong understanding of API testing (Postman, REST APIs)Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practicesProject Management SkillsExperience in Agile/Scrum and/or Waterfall methodologiesStrong skills in project planning, estimation, and schedulingExperience in resource allocation and capacity planningRisk management and stakeholder communication expertiseSoft SkillsStrong leadership and team management skillsExcellent communication and stakeholder handling abilitiesStrong analytical and decision-making skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlines4. Good-to-Have SkillsExperience with project management tools (JIRA, MS Project, ClickUp)Certifications such as PMP, Scrum Master (CSM/PSM), ISTQBExperience in SaaS product-based environmentsKnowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)Exposure to DevOps tools and release pipelinesUnderstanding of microservices architecture5. Experience Requirements69 years of experience in QA with at least 23 years in a leadership or project management roleProven experience in managing end-to-end software delivery lifecycleExperience handling cross-functional teams and client interactionsStrong background in manual testing along with exposure to automation, performance, and security testingExperience in Agile/Scrum environmentsBachelors degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering or related field 6. KPIs / Success Metrics1. Project Delivery TimelinessPercentage of projects delivered on or before deadlines 2. Product Qua .